Actors born on April 24

Take a focused look at the actors born on April 24. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1940 Michael Parks

  Michael Parks was an acclaimed American actor and singer best known for his diverse roles in film and television, particularly his frequent collaborations with filmmakers such as Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, and Kevin Smith. With a career spanning over five decades, Parks was lauded for his distinctive screen presence and versatility. [bio]

• 1953 Eric Bogosian

  Eric Bogosian is an American actor, playwright, novelist, and historian, widely recognized for his intense solo performances and his role as Captain Danny Ross on the television series 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent.' He is also well known for his play 'Talk Radio,' which was adapted into an Oliver Stone film where Bogosian played the lead role. [bio]

• 1964 Djimon Hounsou

  Djimon Hounsou is a Beninese-American actor and model best known for his roles in films such as 'Amistad,' 'Gladiator,' and 'Blood Diamond.' He has earned critical acclaim and several award nominations for his powerful performances, often portraying intense and complex characters. [bio]

• 1968 Aidan Gillen

  Aidan Gillen is an Irish actor best known for his roles in popular television series such as 'The Wire' and 'Game of Thrones.' He has earned acclaim for his versatile performances across film, television, and stage. [bio]

• 1974 Derek Luke

  Derek Luke is an American actor best known for his starring role in the 2002 film 'Antwone Fisher.' Throughout his career, he has appeared in films such as 'Glory Road,' 'Coach Carter,' and 'Captain America: The First Avenger,' as well as television series like '13 Reasons Why.' [bio]

• 1992 Joe Keery

  Joe Keery is an American actor and musician best known for his role as Steve Harrington in the hit Netflix series 'Stranger Things.' He has also gained recognition as a musician under the name Djo. [bio]

• 1992 Jack Quaid

  Jack Quaid is an American actor known for his roles in both film and television. He is recognized for playing Hughie Campbell in the Amazon Prime Video series 'The Boys' and for appearing in movies such as 'The Hunger Games' and 'Scream' (2022). [bio]